Senior Sister | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Sister – Ward 25

Department:
Ward 25

Band 7 Fixed Term Contract

Hours:

37.5 – all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Cancer Service for a senior sister on ward 25 at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic, proactive and motivated Registered Nurse to assist us in delivering exceptional care for the public of Milton Keynes.

• Act as a professional role model, leading and coordinating the nursing team.
• Maintain continuous responsibility for the management and organisation of the ward within available resources.
• Provide excellent nursing care and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assess the effectiveness of current practices and introduce innovations to improve quality of care.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care, ensuring quality and compassion are top priorities.
• Develop and maintain a quality service, ensuring all staff understand key objectives and ambitions of the unit.
• Provide clinical leadership, challenging and encouraging staff to maintain high standards.
• Participate in the development of divisional and trust policies, ensuring alignment with strategic plans.
• Ensure effective utilisation of staffing resources over a 24‑hour period, maintaining safe staffing levels and budget compliance.
• Monitor ward workload and patient acuity to ensure appropriate staffing ratios.
• Monitor and manage staff sickness/absence, identifying stress symptoms and addressing them per HR policies.
• Lead the education and assessment of nursing staff and pre‑ and post‑registration students, ensuring a suitable learning environment.
• Ensure staff education meets National Cancer Standards and specialty requirements.
• Promote a positive learning environment within the unit, in conjunction with the Matron.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of staff, setting clear and achievable objectives.

• Registered Nurse qualification.
• Experience caring for patients with cancer.
• Desirable: completion of a nationally recognised Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy course.

• Rapidly expanding modern centre opened in February 2020 with continued development.
• Opportunities to develop clinical and managerial skills and pursue further study.
• Supportive management team, nurse practitioners, palliative care team and Macmillan Information and Support Centre.
• Newly established wellbeing team enhancing recovery for patients living with and beyond cancer.
• Citizen Advice Bureau on‑site and a range of carers and patient support groups.

Interview date:
Week commencing 2nd February 2026.

This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Jan 2026.